I am NOT Giving up!
As much as I have been enjoying my non-stop schedule that includes around-the-clock responsibilities, I still place a priority on downtime, sleep and fun. With so much to juggle at once, I have had to let something go, especially if that something is intended to be all about positivity and validation. From the beginning (and as I have reiterated a few times in the past), I never want my work on my channel or podcast to be a stressful thing because then it will become a chore. Not to mention, there were lots of experiences this past year that couldn't be captured through a vlog.
My Vegas trip in February was a perfect opportunity that I took advantage of and I was hopeful that there would be more in the days to follow but we are now just a few weeks away from Christmas, and I am working on trying to recount exactly where the time went. Summer tends to be a little more flexible and allows for adventures but with working at Extended School Year and balancing a musical, it flew by as well. I am going to release an update video tomorrow on The Validating Channel that will go more in depth but the main takeaway of today's blog post is that I am hopeful that The Validating Podcast will return for Season 4 in 2024!
I have met some truly incredible people recently that expressed enthusiasm to be on the podcast and it motivated me to finally sit down and write out some plans! If all goes according to plan, I will be able to release four episodes before the clock strikes midnight on January 1. I have a very busy December but with the determination to continue what I truly love before the new year, I am hopeful I will be able to create at least a few episodes! I will check back in after the holidays to reflect on how successful I was but wish me luck!
It would be foolish to omit that I have been still consistently creating a different platform that YouTube! Scared that I might jinx it, I have not missed a single week of creating an Instagram Reel since the beginning of 2023! I find that I can still spread little doses of positivity through them and they take me a fraction of the time that my videos typically take. I feel as though I have had these same words come out earlier in the year (or the year before) but I am excited to move forward with weekly reels for 2025 as well!
Thank you, whoever you are, for sticking with me and future Alex if you are reading this, be proud of all of the hard work you have put into everything you do! You are being noticed for remaining supportive and happy through tough times and let's not change that! See you all very soon for The Validating Podcast Season 4!